"Air pollution can be reduced dramatically by using alternative fuels such as natural gas as a sustainable solution for the long term," said Ahmed Suleiman.
Referring to a recent study conducted by the Strategic Planning Department for Transport at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai which has revealed that vehicles contribute to 80 per cent of environment pollution in the emirate, both students explained the health risks associated with increasing vehicle emissions which includes carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and lead.
"These gases cause various respiratory disorders and even classified as cancerous due to their high toxic levels," said Suleiman.
"Less acceleration and braking reduces vehicle emissions, making safe driving a key to achieve better air quality and reduction of health risks," he added. Humaid Al Nuaimi's presentation concluded that it is possible to use Biofuels in the UAE to show commitment to environment protection.
"Technology has improved over the years and there are millions of cars powered by natural gas, Biofuels and hybrid electric engines in the world today," said Al Nuaimi.
The month long research project was part of S.S. Lootah Group's UAE national students' Summer Training Program. Students from Dubai Men's College and Dubai Women's College were imparted with a high level of corporate/social responsibility and assigned to various projects to obtain job-based training in Engineering, ICT, Business Administration, Marketing and Media Production.
The program is designed to involve students in day-to-day meetings, discussions and briefs to encourage active participation in planning, management and execution of projects to explore potential career options, a key motivating factor for students.
Eng. Yahya Bin Saeed Al Lootah, Vice Chairman, S.S. Lootah Group, attended the students' presentations along with a line up of top group managers and program coordinators.
"I am overwhelmed with the personal and professional qualities the students have demonstrated during their training period," said Eng. Yahya Lootah. Lootah presented students with appreciation certificates in recognition of their impressive work and wished them another successful academic year.
"I hope to see more UAE nationals take on challenging career roles and become competent contributors to the national and regional economic growth and success," concluded Lootah.
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Presenting the findings of a research project on the air pollution in the UAE both Humaid Al Nuaimi and Ahmed Suleiman, UAE national students at Dubai Men's College, concluded that both business and community can contribute greatly to environment protection and reduction of air pollution.
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S.S. Lootah group is the name behind many successful, entrepreneurial business and community ventures in the United Arab Emirates. The extraordinary portfolio that carries the hallmark of the visionary Haji Saeed Al Lootah includes the first contracting company in the UAE in 1956, the first Islamic bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, in 1975, an Islamic Educational Foundation, graduating students within a 15 year study curriculum and houses the Technical Institute for vocational training, Dubai Medical and Treatment Research Centre, Dubai Medical College for Girls, established in 1986 and Dubai Pharmacy College established in 1992 to name but a few.
The group diversified interests include established consumer brands like Co-Op Islami, food products as well as leading companies across key business sectors, namely construction, building materials, ready-mix concrete, Real Estate, engineering consultancy and general trading among others.
The legacy of the Lootah family continues with the second generation carrying out a series of projects involving cutting edge technologies in the UAE as the country seeks to take its rightful place in the forefront of development in the 21st century. Established in 1999, S.S.Lootah International facilitated partnerships and cooperation with leading international companies, forming successful partnerships and joint ventures. The new business arm has executed major sophisticated projects, a Natural Gas Distribution System in Sharjah, a first for the UAE and the Gulf and the implementation of clean energy project using compressed natural gas for vehicle fueling have been successful lead projects.
Today, S.S. Lootah Group pursues a challenging vision to enhance the environmental, intellectual and cultural climate in the region with entrepreneurial projects and activities. With capabilities to develop and support some of the largest projects in the construction, natural gas networks, telecommunications, alternative energy, environmental research and sustainable development and education domains, the group will continue its heritage of taking the lead to cater to the needs of national growth.
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Posted by Janeta Novakovic, Assistant News EditorSunday, August 20 - 2006 at 12:35 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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